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Alaska Requirements

The following information provided is a basic synopsis of state laws and guidelines. Due to changing laws and statutes the material may be outdated, so please seek additional resources or consult an attorney if more specific information is desired.




Where to File: Superior Court

Who can File: Filing spouse must be a resident of the state.

Required Residency to File: There is no residency time required.

Grounds for Absolute Divorce:

Adultery
Alcoholism
Bigamy (grounds for annulment)
Desertion
Drug Addictions
Felony Conviction or Imprisonment
Fraud, Force or Duress ( grounds for annulment)
Impotence
Insanity
Mental and or Physical Cruelty

Grounds for "No-Fault" Divorce:

Incompatibility
Judicial Separation or Maintenance
Living Separate and Apart

Voluntary or required Mediation: ( yes )

Voluntary or recommended Counseling: ( yes )

The Distribution of Property:

Alaska is an "equitable distribution" state. Both separate and joint property are divided in a manner which is fair. In a no-fault divorce, property acquired prior to the marriage date will not be considered, unless the property has influence on the children. Separate property ( gifts, and inheritances) may also be considered for distribution.

Spousal Support:

The judge has complete control over the decision of whether to award an allowance or not. The support may be issued in one lump sum or on a installment plan. Faults of each spouse may not be taken into consideration when support decisions are made.

Child Custody:

Custody is awarded with the best interests of the child or children in mind. The following factors are generally considered: the capability and desire of each parent, the overall needs of the child, the relationship the child has with each parent, how each parent views the child's relationship with the other parent, and the possibility of any abuse.

Uniform Child Custody Act: 1977
Is Joint Custody Rewarded? YES
Do Grandparents Have the Right to Visitation? YES
Are Child's Wishes Considered? YES

Child Support:

Either parent may be ordered to provide support. The payments may paid directly to an appointed court employee, or through the state enforcement agency. There are specific child support guidelines for the state although deviation from the guidelines is permitted under certain circumstances. The following factors are generally considered: a child's need for contact with both parents, the joint responsibilities for the welfare of the child, the financial resources, cost of day care, and the standard of living the child would have otherwise enjoyed had not the divorce taken place.
Document Example

To prepare your documents, you would simply edit the information as it applies to you.

IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF:   Case No. ____________________
JANE DOE,

Petitioner,

and
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
JOHN DOE,

Respondent.


COMES NOW the Petitioner, JANE DOE, and respectfully petitions and shows this Court as follows:
I.           The vital statistics concerning the parties are as follows:
          A. PETITIONER:

  1. Age: 28
  2. Occupation: Clerk
  3. Petitioner now resides at 123 Main Street, Douglas, Alaska 54321, County of Juneau. Petitioner has been a resident of the State of Alaska since April 8, 1968.
          B. RESPONDENT:
  1. Age: 32
  2. Occupation: Vice President, 7-11 Convenience Stores
  3. Respondent now resides at 456 Corner Drive, Douglas, Alaska 54321, County of Juneau. Respondent has been a resident of the State of Alaska since December 2, 1978.
II.           The Social Security Numbers of the parties are as follows:

          Petitioner: 555-23-9178
          Respondent: 875-12-3354.

III.          { CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING }
          A. At least one of the parties has had actual residence in this state with a bona fide intention of making this state his or her permanent home for at least one year prior to the filing of this petition.
          B. The Petitioner is serving in the United States Armed Forces and has been continuously stationed at a military base or installation in this state for one year.

Document Kit Contents

Your document kit will include:
  1. Instructions for completion of your documents
  2. Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
  3. Sample Marital Settlement Agreement
  4. Financial Affidavit of Petitioner
  5. Financial Affidavit of Respondent
  6. Answer and Waiver of Hearing
  7. Verification
  8. Affidavit of Non Military Service
  9. Affidavit of Corroborating Witness
  10. Decree of Divorce
  11. Sample Proposed Property Settlement
  12. Summons
  13. Notice of Hearing
  14. Affidavit of Service
  15. Affidavit of Diligent Search for Service by Publication

    If children are involved:

  16. Affidavit of Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act
  17. Sample Parenting Plan

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